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Chinatown
Liuyishou Hotpot(Chicago) 刘一手火锅 (芝加哥)“I also love the variety of noodles, mushrooms, and veggies” — Thao Tran
4.8 ★1,618 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM tomorrow
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CASA MADAI
Pilsen · $$ · BYOB
Pilsen · $$ · BYOB
CASA MADAI“The sushi rolls are good, they serve a stand out Sake Maguro Tostada and I enjoyed one of the best Miso Soups I’ve ever tasted” — Yevette Brown
4.9 ★193 reviews·Opens at 5 tomorrow
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Pilsen Yards
Pilsen · $$
Pilsen · $$
Pilsen Yards“I don’t even want to say he had great customer service because he just felt extremely genuine and lovely” — Jessica Thomas
4.4 ★884 reviews·Opens at 3 tomorrow
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